An open-looking handicap where favourites have traditionally disappointed. VENTURE CAPITAL (2) is a Kevin Ryan-trained gelding. Four from eight when partnered by Shane Gray and rates as a noteworthy contender. INTERVENTION (9) secured his eleventh AW success providing a 1L Lingfield triumph last month. Just the one sole victory to his name on turf. Risks attached dropping back to the minimum trip. Needs considering. ALZAHIR (3) has never missed the frame in four runs with George Wood on board. Secured his second win under this rider producing a 0.5L success at Doncaster nine-days-ago. Feared. Course specialist VENTURA EXPRESS (6) brings four wins tackling track and trip. Impossible to rule out.